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Doing Business in Belgium

QAD

The Kingdom of Belgium achieved its independence from the Netherlands in 1830, and has become an admired modern country, well-known as the home of international organizations such as NATO and the EU. Since most Western European capitals are within 1,000 km of Brussels, Belgium’s capital, it is an ideal location for international groups.

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The Great Maersk Shift

Freightos

Nearing the end of 2020, Maersk has remained true to that goal. Their 2019 annual investor report explained the strategy as “based on creating additional value to our existing customers,” which, in 2020, has driven multiple acquisitions. By the end of 2020’s H1, that number had increased to 41%. Efficiency by unifying entities.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 22 – 28)

Logistics Viewpoints

In 2020 alone, Mexico accounted for 77 percent of US fresh vegetable import volume. Specifically, ships can’t unload quickly because terminals are full of containers, truckers can’t pick up loads due to a shortage of drivers, and warehouses near the ports and at nearby logistics hubs are short workers and don’t have space for more deliveries.

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The Supply Chain Response to India’s Second Wave of Covid!

Supply Chain Game Changer

The detection of the UK variant in September 2020 was a big alert to be in guard, but our system was slow in detecting the mutant variants of concern. Between 27 th December 2020 and March 11 , 2021, Covid cases were around 20,000 per day and it was believed the pattern would continue.

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American Software Reports First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2022 Results

Logility

Logility customers can now access warehouse and Accelerated Growth in Cloud Services Annual Contract Value and Subscription Revenue. million when compared to July 31, 2020, and no debt as of July 31, 2021. NON-GAAP MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE (In thousands, except per share data, unaudited) First Quarter Ended July 31, 2021 2020 Pct Chg.

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Is Google the most innovative supply chain company in the world?

Freightos

Today, we’re proud to present Cathy Roberson’s… 3 Technology Trends Changing the Supply Chain (2015-2020) Part IV. The service was originally launched in the Netherlands and Belgium in early 2013 and called “Staples Easy 3D.” This would have the effect of reducing warehousing requirements. Last-mile Delivery.

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Amazon News Cycle Accelerates With a Purpose

Supply Chain Matters

Another Warehouse Robotics Acquisition. Last week included the announced acquisition of warehouse robotics firm Cloostermans-Huwaert NV , a Belgium based tech provider whose technology supports the automated movement and stacking of heavy pallets or totes within warehouse facilities. That includes a recently announced $3.9